Weekend Wine List – 5/30/14
It’s summertime for most people, which means shorts on the golf course and swimsuits at the pool. If you’re like me, then you need SPF 100 to protect your fair skin from the sun. And also, if you’re like me, you may be counting calories to fit into your snug shorts from last summer.
When people think about counting calories, most focus on foods, diet sodas, etc. But, you may be surprised to know that there is a huge variation in the amount of calories in wine. For example, the variability for red wines is anywhere between 126 and 331 calories per glass (6.4 oz serving). Just as a reference point, there are 140 calories in a 12 oz can of Coca Cola®. This can have a lot to do with wineries adding sugar or juice concentrate to their brand. But, whatever the reason, it’s important to understand that wine has lots of calories, and as such, you need to select the right brand.
Luckily, here at BeverageGrades, you can find the lowest calorie wines by region, varietal, etc. with a few simple clicks of the mouse (or touch points on your smartphone). This weekend, I’ve selected the three lowest calorie chardonnay, cabernet and pinot noir:
Lowest Calorie Chardonnay (range: 125 – 171 calories per glass)
Peter Vella Family Reserve Chardonnay ($2.21 per 750 mL bottle)
This box wine is surprisingly low in calories with only 125 per glass. And since it’s a box wine, you can expect to pay a whole lot less.
Lowest Calorie Cabernet Sauvignon (range: 126 – 192 per glass)
Peter Vella Family Reserve Cabernet ($2.11 per 750 mL bottle)
Again, this box wine has the fewest calories at 126 per glass, and, if you drink wine on a regular basis, then this box wine may be a great choice for you.
Lowest Calorie Pinot Noir (range: 127 – 184 per glass)
Firesteed Pinot Noir ($13.04 per 750 mL bottle)
The only bottle in the bunch, this 127 calorie wine is bit more expensive. But, not to worry. Check out its Copy Cat TasteMatches to find a nearly identical tasting wine for less money.
Well, that’s it for this weekend’s wine list. Enjoy your weekend, and remember to visit us often to find the right beverage for you at the right price.
Cheers!